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Part Time Jobs

February 3, 2012

Job Title: Office Assistant

Company Name: TKG International
Location: Livermore
Days/Hours: 20 hours per week
Duties/Skills: General administrative tasks including Microsoft
Works, Excel and Word, filing, labeling, assisting accountant, answer
main phone, order office supplies, email, assisting in marketing and sales.
Pay: $15 per hour
Contact Info: John Kontrabecki-jkontrabecki@tkgintl.com
925-456-0300

Job Title: Insurance Sales

Company Name: Farmers Insurance
Location: Pleasanton
Days/Hours: Flexible
Duties/Skills: Sales for auto home renters & life insurance
Pay: Commission possible salary
Contact Info: Kimberly Graves-farmers@kimsinsuranceagency.com
866-727-8683
Comments: If you are not licensed I am willing to train and assist
with getting your license. If you are sociable and able to
communicate well you will be able to make a good income part time.

Job Title: Lab Technician

Company Name: Lab Support
Location: Livermore
Days/Hours: Monday-Friday (9.30am-2pm)
Duties/Skills: This position is Contract-to-Hire.
We are seeking a Lab Tech with basic laboratory experience working
with chemicals, solvents, pipettes, and lab log books/documentation,
and sample prep.Bachelors in scientific discipline preferred but not
required if candidate has laboratory experience especially with
sample prep and chemical handling.
Pay: 13-14/hr
Contact Info: Margaretta Sweezy-margaretta.sweezy@labsupport.com
925-416-0840
Comments: Prefer someone with chemical handling, media/solvent
preparation, strong attention to detail, aseptic technique, lab
notebook maintenance.

Job Title: Receptionist

Company Name: Gary Patrick Salon
Location: Pleasanton
Days/Hours: Evenings and Weekends
Duties/Skills: Excellent personal skills and a high level of customer
service.
Pay: Minimum Wage or higher depends on experience
Contact Info: Lauren Andrade-Lauren@gpsalon.com-925.462.2375

 

January 31, 2012

Job Title: Sales Associate

Company Name: Play-Well TEKnologies
Location: Pleasanton
Days/Hours: Mon-Sun 9:30am - 2pm and 1:45pm - 6:15pm
Duties/Skills: LEGO sorting, helping/watching kids, cash handling,
cleaning, customer service, registering customers for classes ETC.
Pay: $8 - $10
Contact Info: Cassie Kleppe- Cassie@Play-Well.org-510-266-2503
Comments: Looking for motivated science and engineering geeks, with a
passion for teaching kids! Play-Well TEKnologies teaches engineering
to kids through the use of LEGO's and other fun curriculums. We also
have a small retail center which has LEGO for sale, class registration
and our Drop-In area where parents can drop their children off to play
with 1000's of LEGO pieces. No experience needed, but highly
recommend some retail background and high positive energy. Must be
able to work weekends. Job requires you to clean thoroughly, be
customer oriented, handle cash correctly, be a self starter for
projects, openly communicate with upper management, good attitude and
work well with children. Please e-mail resumes to
Cassie@Play-Well.org, or come in to see our center 5737 Valley Ave.
STE A/B, Pleasanton CA, 94588.

Job Title: Candy Seller

Company Name: Cupid's Tooth
Location: Pleasanton
Days/Hours: Must be available Wednesdays 11a-6p and to work
at least one weekend day. Other hours also available but we need
to fill the position with someone who can fill those specific needs
first and foremost.
Duties/Skills: This position is open to someone who is friendly and
outgoing. The perfect applicant is willing to learn new things and be
creative. They will know how and when to take initiative but also
understand how and when to take direction.
Duties include: Assisting customers, keeping the store clean, working
the cash register, and stocking and pricing product.
Pay: $8.00
Contact Info: Meghan-cupid@cupidstooth.com-925-271-7085
Comments: Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds.
Creative abilities to help with window displays and gift baskets is a
plus!

 

January 24, 2012

Job Title: Mental Health Clinician

Company Name: East Bay Agency for Children
Location: Oakland, CA
Days/Hours: To be determined
Duties/Skills: East Bay Agency for Children (EBAC) is dedicated to
the health and educational well-being of children and families through
specialized therapeutic, educational and peer support services.
With a staff of 150 and 200 volunteers, we serve 19,000 children,
youth and families via 13 primarily school based programs throughout
Alameda County.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a part-time opening
for a Mental Health Clinician in our Probation Mental Health Services program.
License eligible MFT Interns and Associate Social Workers are encouraged to
apply. Licensure supervision provided. Bi-lingual English/Spanish language skills
a plus. Responsibilities include individual and group therapy, consultation, and
related duties. Interested candidates must have experience providing
psychotherapeutic and casework services to youth and families in a multi-cultural
environment.
As a member of the Probation Mental Health Program, provide skilled clinical services
to high risk youth and their families; perform assessments, articulate diagnostic
formulations and make recommendations; provide case work services and make
referrals; consultant to teachers, school support staff, school administrators, and
community partners; and related work as required.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Contact Info: Program Director-group40@ebac.org
Comments: QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master’s degree in a mental health discipline and license eligible with the
California Board of Behavioral Sciences required. 2. Two years post-Master’s
experience in clinical work with children, group and family therapy, a plus.
3. Sensitivity to the needs and life circumstances of inner city low income communities.
4. Experience providing mental health services to high-risk youth and families,
particularly in diverse communities. 5. Knowledge of juvenile probation and adjudicated
youth preferred. 6. Ability to work with a variety of staff and partner agencies.
7. Ability to work as a Team member and contribute to program development.
8. Ability to maintain clear and complete records, meet deadlines for written reports,
and compile and report monthly statistics.
9. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide individual, group and family therapy. 2. Provide consultation to teachers,
school support staff, site administrators and community partners on a variety of topics
including child development, behavior management, learning styles of children, and
various mental health considerations. 3. Complete comprehensive child/family
assessment, formulate diagnostic picture, and communicate recommendation to
school and family. 4. Planning and delivery of presentations on safety and violence
issues to children, youth, and adults. 5. Provide case work services for children and
families, making home visits and outside referrals when necessary. 6. Participate as
member of the Probation Mental Heath Team and contribute to program development
and planning. 7. Case presentation at clinical team meetings. 8. Participate in core
team meetings at Target schools. Maintain charts, treatment plans, termination
summaries, monthly statistics report, and other reports as required. 9. Other duties
as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS and JOB SETTING
1. Agency headquarters is in a four-story building with stairs that need to be climbed
for multi-level access for meetings, use of fax/copy machines. 2. Periodic driving is
required. 3. Periodic lifting up to 25 pounds is required.
Apply by email or fax: Send cover letter, resume, and salary history by fax:
to 510-268-0143.
Please use the job title as the recipient or subject of your fax or email.
No phone calls please

 

Job Title: Intervention Specialist

Company Name: Aspiranet
Location: Livermore
Days/Hours: 10-30 hours per week
Duties/Skills:
1. Support children and their family by helping children in their
homes and in the community. Support may include teaching children
social skills, communication skills, self esteem, anger management,
self help skills etc. using positive reinforcement and play therapy.
2. Model appropriate behavior and communications so others can see
how to do successful child management and reinforcement.
3. Help develop and provide child-specific activities in relation to
the Plan. 4. Participate in required meetings and training.
5. Be part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes Social
Workers, Behaviorists and Supervisors.
The final determination for the number of hours is up to the individual
employee. Once number of preferred hours is established, then the
employees are required to consistently work those hours. Hours for work
usually means weekday afternoons and/or weekends which includes at least
one weekend day per week. Employees also work from their own computers
to type notes and email them to the team members. The position also pays
vacation time and mileage.
Specific Education, Certification and Skill Requirements:
Experience is not required, we will train you. This is a great job
if you are interested in Psychology, Social Work, occupational therapy,
speech therapy, or any other helping profession or if you just like
working with children. Must have a fairly clean DMV and no criminal record.
Pay: $12.00
Contact Info: Anna Lewandowska-alewandowska@aspiranet.org
925 753 2156
Comments: If interested, please send a copy of your resume to the
email listed above.

January 23, 2012

Job Title: Credentialing Assistant

Company Name: Amador Physician Services
Location: Pleasanton
Days/Hours: 15 hrs / Week
Duties/Skills: Admisitrative Support
Pay: $15 / Hour
Contact Info: Matt Holbrook- info@amadorphysicianservices.com
925-997-0159
Comments: Physician consulting firm seeks motivated credentialing
Amador Physician Services is a physician consulting firm whose
primary focus is insurance contracting and credentialing. We are
currently seeking a part-time credentialing assistant with knowledge
of the health insurance industry.
The position provides clerical and administrative support to the
Director inclusive of completing credentialing documents, follow up
with insurance companies, research on provider relations issues,
record keeping, filing, etc.
We are looking for a candidate with a high school education and some
college. Medical front office experience is preferred. We will
train the right candidate. Compensation will be directly related to
qualifications.
Please submit resume information by fax to (925) 264-2082 or included
in the text of an e-mail directed to info@amadorphysicianservices.com.
NO ATTACHMENTS will be accepted.

Job Title: Professional Caregiver

Company Name: All Valley Home Care
Location: Various areas
Duties: Helping clients with the following:
Transportation to appointments, assistance with dressing,
eating, meal preparation, shopping, medication reminders,
range of motion and exercise.
Requirements
6 months expereince with caregiving, CPR & First Aid Card,
TB Test, valid driver's license/CA ID, Current DMV Report,
social security card, auto insurance, background check.
Contact Info: 2290 Diamond Blv #205, Concord, CA.
925-287-9488. Please call for more information.
Pay: $10/hr to start

January 20, 2012

Job Title: Residential Cleaning Technician I

Company Name: ElimiDirt
Location: Pleasanton
Days/Hours
: Mondays, Tuesdays and possibly Wednesdays. 5 to 24
hours per week.
We are a rapidly growing residential cleaning company based out of
Pleasanton, CA and serving the tri-valley area of Pleasanton, Dublin,
and Livermore. We have an immediate need for two individuals with
strong cleaning abilities and interpersonal skills to join our team. It helps
if you take great enjoyment in cleaning tasks and don't mind physical labor.
We will train!
Duties/Skills: Working in a team of 2 to 3 people, perform "maintenance"
(biweekly, monthly, etc.) cleanings of homes. Move-in/out, spring cleans, etc.
are not required, however there may be opportunities to help with these cleans
and get extra hours from time to time.Will typically be responsible for cleaning
between 2 and 3 homes per day, but may be as few as 1 and as many as 4.
Required Qualifications
Six months or more of residential cleaning experience preferred, however we
will train. -Must possess good English communication skills. -Must have a
clean DMV record. -Ability to work both independently, as well as on a team.
-Must be reliable and punctual. -Must have a strong attention to detail and be
able to notice very small messes. -Be able to lift at least 30 pounds up and
down stairs (most notably the vacuum). -Must be a tri-valley (Pleasanton, Dublin,
or Livermore) local. -Must be eligible to work in the United States
-Must be willing to pass drug and criminal background screening
Pay: Minimum Wage or higher depending on expereince- This is a W-2 position.
To Apply: To be considered for this position, please email your resume with work
history in the BODY of the email and NOT as an attachment to the following email: 
elimidirt@elimidirt.com.
Emails with attachments will be immediately removed from consideration.
Please answer the following questions as well. Include both the questions and your
answers in the BODY of the email.
1.) Do you have any house cleaning experience? If yes, please describe your experience
and the length of time.
2.) Please list and describe your previous work experience (no need to answer this if it
is described fully in your resume).
3.) Why do you want this position?


Job Title: Optometrist Assistant

Company Name: Curt Nguyen Optometry
Location: Livermore, Costco
Days/Hours: Wednesday 10am-6pm and Friday 10am -6pm
Duties/Skills: Answer phones and ancillary optometry testing
Pay: $9.00
Contact Info: Dr. Nguyen-nguyencurt@hotmail.com-925-960-0248
Comments: Prefer applicants related in the health field area.
Please submit resume.

Job Title: Office Assistant

Company Name: PREVENT: Life Safety Services
Location: Livermore - block from Las Positas campus
Days/Hours: 15- 20 Hours M-F
Prefer Mornings for Next 5 Months
Duties/Skills: Various marketing, reporting and office duties.
Knowledge of MS Office software preferred.
Pay: $10/hr
Contact Info: Ann Pollard-annp@prevent-lss.com
925-677-2088 X242
Comments: Looking for Hard-working enegetic individual to work for an
entrepreneurial company and get real-world business experience.

 

Job Title: Internet Advertising Specialist  

Company Name: Main Electric
Location: Livermore
Days/Hours: 20 hours/week
Duties/Skills: SEO, blogging, video posting sites, comment site postings
twitter, facebook, answer sites.
Pay: Minimum Wage or higher. Pay will be based on experience
Qualifications: Knowledge of computer social networking
Contact Info: Karen Decock-maineelectrickaren@sbcglobal.net 925-443-3377  

Job Title: Blog / Webpage site developer

Company Name: Workplace Wellness
Location: Danville- work at home
Days/Hours: This is a project I need completed. It is not a long term job.
You can work any hours you wish but need the project done in about 2
weeks.
Duties/Skills: Help develop Blog and update website for a local small
business.(content will be provided) Must know Word Press, need good
writing skills and comfortable updating a website / blog.
Pay: $10.00 per hour- hours needed for project to be determined
Contact Info: Sharon Hebert-sharon@workplace-wellness.com
925 389-0433

Job Title: Social Media Marketeer

Company Name: Educating the Child
Location: educatingthechild.com
Days/Hours: As needed
Duties/Skills: Needs to proficient in web design, in Linkedin,
Twitter, Wordpress, Facebook fan/bus, YouTube, and able to link one
site with another for educational purposes.
Pay: $20/hr (negotiable) for demonstrable proficiency/experience in
the above.
Contact Info: mmmadison@educatingthechild.com-924-594-3105
Comments: Of great import: check current appropriateness of website,
link my blogs and website to WordPress, making sure blog extracts go
onto Linkedin, FB, and Twitter concurrently (along with WP main blog).
Am a resource advocate for improving children's broad-based
education, a full-time researcher/writer of failure to thrive in the
classroom, and an academics tutor. Need to increase presence on
internet for blogs and current book.

Job Title: Office Assistant

Company Name: Ca Youth Soccer Association
Location: Pleasanton, CA
Days/Hours: 20 hours per week, some flexibility on scheduling
Compensation: This position offers a unique opportunity to gain non-profit
experience and be part of an innovative, meaningful, and fun
organization. School credit may be available depending on the
requirements of your institution.
Pay: $8/hour
Contact Info: Margaret Gordon-mgordon@cysanorth.org
Comments: Send resume as email attachment.
"Office Assistant" in the subject line
No phone or direct contact

Job Title: Video Game Sales Specialist

Company Name: Advantage Sales & Marketing
Location: Union City
Days/Hours: Saturdays, Sundays, Fridays and occasional weekday.
10 to 15 hours seasonal.
Duties/Skills: Experience playing at least one "Next-Gen" Console
(Xbox 360, PS3, Wii).
Familiarity with the current handheld consoles (DSi, Sony PSP, iPhone).
Must be sufficiently skilled at using the internet and other computer
programs/systems necessary to complete administrative tasks.
Active interest in gaming, keeping up with gaming news and developments.
Passion for technology- especially video game/home entertainment products.
Articulate-able to verbally express the product capabilities in simple terms.
Demo and in-store training experience-comfortable demonstrating the product
through hands-on use. Persuasive-able to influence the buying decision.
Professional-exhibits a clean, neat, professional image. Customer-service oriented
enjoys being helpful to others. Sales background with minimum of 1 year
direct sales experience. Focus on sales results and qualifying customers.
Retail expertise either directly with a retailer or with a Field Marketing agency.
Positive attitude & experience turning a "maybe" into a "yes".
Proactive communication style and ability to be responsive to last minute requests.
Results and action oriented - ownership minded. Timely Communications Required.
It is mandatory that responses to management phone calls or emails are returned
within 24 hours. Independent, self -motivated, and organized, while remaining flexible
and adaptable. Reliable access to transportation as needed to travel to/from stores,
events, meetings etc.
Pay: $15.00
Contact Info: Tamara Vogel-tamara.vogel@asmnet.com-951/684-0496
Comments: To apply for this position, please visit the following link
to complete your candidate profile and online application to be considered for employment.
https://www2.apply2jobs.com/ASM/HVExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mHvexternal.showLogin

 

January 17, 2012

Job Title: Wireless Sales Associate

Company Name: Dynamic Office Solutions
Location: Eastbay, SF, Palo Alto,
San Carlos, Redwood City
Duties/Skills: Provide customer service, must have can do
attitude, be driven and motivated, energetic and be able
to work in a fast paced environment. Must want to achieve
monthly goals in addition to selling cutting edge wireless
accessories.
Pay: Minimum Wage or higher depends on experience
Comments: Please call today if you are interested in being
considered for a position.
Contact Info: Amanda Hawkins-amandah@go2dynamic.com
888-303-5627

 

Job Title: Assistant Baseball Coach

Company Name: Livermore Valley Charter Prep
Location: 2451 Portola Ave.
Days/Hours: M-F 4-5:30
Duties/Skills: Assist Junior Varsity Coach
Pay: $500 stipend
Contact Info: Mike Burstein-mburstein@lvcp.org
925-876-3727
Comments: This will turn into a Varsity coaching position if
candidate works out.

Job Title: Swim Instructors

Company Name: Happy Fish Swim School
Location: 2780 Constitution Drive in Livermore near Las Positas!
Days/Hours: Daytime, evenings and weekends shifts, year round.
Must be able to work at least 10 hrs a week. Depends on
availability and performance.
Duties/Skills: Looking for friendly, caring people to teach swim
lessons to students of all ages. We offer lessons for student's ages
6 months to adults in an indoor, heated pool. Teachers must have
excellent customer service skills and like working with children. No
experience is necessary. We offer a friendly working environment and
provide a great experience working with people.
Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 depending on education and experience.
Contact Info: Kate or Jen- 925-447-FISH (3474)
To Apply: Print application at www.SwimHappyFish.com and drop it off
at the pool. Open: Mon-Thurs 9am-7:30pm, Fridays 3-8:30pm, Sat & Sun
9am-3:30pm. Please call with any questions 925-447-FISH (3474).

Job Title: Floral Designer

Company Name: Bloomies on Main
Location: 915 D Main St., Pleasanton
Days/Hours: 4 to 6 hours a day
Duties/Skills: Atrellis Flowers and Gifts in Windsor with an
excellent reputation and great clientele is looking for a Part time
creative floral designer with a great eye for design and color. Must
have at least 2 years experience working as a designer in a retail
floral shop. We are looking for someone with a range of design
experience. MUST be able to design day to day orders, funeral pieces,
weddings etc. We are a small shop and would like someone that would
fit in with our team, a happy, energetic person, hardworking and
committed with computer and phone skills and great customer service
skills. Applicants must be available to work some Saturdays and
during all flower Holidays. With possibility of full time employment
Please respond to this ad only.
Pay: $12.00/hour
Contact Info: Eileen or Sarah-bloomies1@sbcglobal.net
925-931-1290

January 13, 2012

Job Title: Host, Hostesses & Servers

Company Name: Elephant Bar
Location: Dublin
7202 Amador Plaza
We are searching for individuals who are willing to have
fun and are passionate about providing exceptional service
and hospitality.
To Apply stop by in person at the address above.
Pay: Hosts-$9.00/hr - Servers-$8.00/hr

 

Job Title: Key Holder

Company Name: Francesca's Collections
Location: Blackhawk Plaza - Danville
Days/Hours: Flexible
Duties/Skills: Customer service, Opening/Closing store
Delegating duties, Ensuring profitability
Pay: Minimum Wage or higher- Competitive
Contact Info: Debbie Flores- hr@francescas.net
713-864-1358
Comments: Please send resumes to hr@francescas.net

 

January 12, 2012

Job Title: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
STUDENT ASSISTANT#10507

Company Name: Lawrence Livermore Lab
Location: Livermore
NATURE AND SCOPE OF ASSIGNMENT
The Industrial Partnerships Office (IPO) has an opportunity for
an undergraduate level student to work under limited supervision
in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, to support the Intellectual
Property and Compliance Group in IPO. IPO has two principal
missions–to enhance U.S. economic competitiveness in world markets,
promote economic development both locally and throughout the U.S.,
and help improve the quality of life for all Americans by transferring LLNL
developed technology to industry; and, to help achieve LLNL’s
programmatic objectives in the highest quality and most cost effective
way by jointly developing technology with industry.  The selected
candidate will work closely with the Intellectual Property Group
Leader and interact with the Team Administrators. 

Duties/Skills: Students will work with the Intellectual Property Group
Leader and Administrators performing a combination of moderate
and complex administrative duties.Under close supervision,
will work on projects in assigned area. Responsible for filing IPO
documents and valuable papers and archiving old documents.
Assist the Records Center Coordinator in scanning partnering documents,
preparing records folders, and completing records inventories. Will assist in
KSS clean-up activities related to intellectual property and compliance.
Perform all assignments in accordance with ES&H, security, and business
practice requirements and policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing
at an accredited institution pursuing an undergraduate degree in
business administration or a related field.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Dedication to accuracy
and attention to detail. Effective grammar and proofreading skills.
Intermediate experience using Microsoft Word and Excel software programs.
The ability to use good judgment, tact, and discretion in handling business
sensitive information. The ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
Dependable, with the ability to take a project to completion. Ability to type accurately.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience using relational databases. Good organizational skills and
follow-through with ability to prioritize.
Pay: $13-$19, depending on level of experience and skills.
**Note: Las Positas College students should contact me once you
apply for the position.
Contact: Scheanelle Green-925-424-1423
To Apply: https://careers.llnl.gov job #10507

 

 

Job Title: Direct Care Staff

Company Name: Lily House
Location: Livermore
Days/Hours: 6 AM - 10 AM - 3 PM - 8 PM
Duties/Skills: Assist consumers in their daily routine at the
residential home. Assist in activities in the community, ie: movies,
bowling, shopping, etc..general facility maintenance, record keeping.
Pay:$9.00
Contact Info: Kelly Simino- lily_house@rocketmail.com
925-456-0228
Comments: Lily House is a residential home for adults who are very
independent and lot's of fun. Required: A desire to improve the
lives of people who have intellectual disabilities. Must have
experience in the field, a High School Diploma, Health Screen, TB
Test, Criminal Background Clearance.

 

 

 

Children's Center- Teachers/Aides

Job Title: Preschool Teachers-1/23

Company Name: California Staffing Service
Location: Contra Costa
Duties/Skills: You will be working with very young age children
(infants, toddlers and preschoolers).
Pay: Minimum Wage or higher depends on experience
Contact Info: Rowena Flores-applicants@californiastaffingservie.com
650-872-7870
Comments: Teachers with Child Development Master Teacher's Permit
or Child Development TeacherÆs Permit.
2. Qualified Teacher with at least 24 ECE Units.
3. Assistant Teachers with minimum of 12 ECE/Child Development Units.
4. Love to work with children. Applicant must be Reliable, Punctual
and Dependable.
5. All qualified applicants must have an Active Fingerprint. Negative
TB test result and physical exam. All these 3 requirements will be at
your own expense.
6. Must be willing and able to travel minimum of 30-40 miles.

Job Title: DAY CARE ASSISTANT-1/12

Company Name: Little People Child Care
Location: Dublin Ranch Area
Days/Hours: Tue & Thurs 8am-1
Duties/Skills: Direct daily arts and crafts, story time, in door and
out door play, help serve food to children and light clean up.
Pay: $8.75 Starting
Contact Info: Nikki- littlepeoplechildcare@ymail.com-925-640-9909
Comments: Must be a fun and friendly child loving person. Able to be
patient at all times. Can multi-task, and act fast!


 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Career & Employment
Center Coordinator

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925.424.1423

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